Print Production Manager

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Print Production Manager is responsible for managing the timely and accurate production and distribution/fulfillment of all domestic and international print materials. They work with the internal corporate departments, advertising and outside print vendors to ensure the materials meet brand standards, strategic objectives, deadlines and competitive cost.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Oversee the entire print/fulfillment lifecycle of each print collateral project from the initial triple bid process, vendor selection, and production/fulfillment through final delivery.
- Formulate and submit estimate requests to vendors and initiate projects in the procurement database. Negotiate prices, schedules, turnaround times, and other terms. Manage to pre-determined budgets and provide reporting as requested.
- Evaluate color proofs with team and Art Director for quality assurance.
- Manage vendors to ensure standards are met and projects are completed accurately, on time, and at the quality expected.
- Responsible for the creation of Garpac forms, reviewing and approving prebills.
- Research new print materials and cost-effective ways to produce collateral.
- Explore new print vendors that adhere to our vendor standards.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

- Bachelors degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of print buying experience in an ad agency or corporate advertising/and or marketing department.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite applications.
- Comprehensive understanding of production and distribution methods, technology, equipment, and processes for printing, direct mail, and fulfillment, including USPS regulations required.
- Firsthand knowledge and experience in marketing collateral, point of purchase displays, large format graphics, direct mail and all related packing, fulfillment, and shipping logistics.
- Strong vendor management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Very good time and project management, and communications skills.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to work well with people in a constantly changing environment.
- Attention to detail, general enthusiasm of printing and design.

The pay range for this position is $100,000-$110,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [email protected].
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.